Senior Robotics Software Engineer

Summary

Join Agility Robotics, a pioneer in humanoid robotics, and contribute to the development of Digit, our groundbreaking robot. As a talented software engineer, you will design, implement, and test autonomous manipulation behaviors for Digit, working closely with other autonomy teams. You will leverage your expertise in robotics, C++, and Python to create robust and reliable software for real-world applications. This role requires strong robotics fundamentals, experience with mobile manipulation robots, and familiarity with agile development processes. Agility Robotics offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible work environment.

Requirements

• Industry experience deploying mobile manipulation robots in real world applications
• Experience developing manipulation algorithms on high-DOF robots
• Familiarity with behavior trees, finite state machines, or similar behavior management and execution systems
• Experience with perception and scene understanding especially as it pertains to manipulation
• Strong robotics fundamentals, including kinematics, dynamics, sensing, and control
• Experience using simulation tools such as Isaac Sim / Mojoco / Drake / gazebo or similar
• Experience with automated testing for simulation
• Strong debugging skills; the ability to identify and diagnose complex issues that arise within robotics
• MS or Ph.D. in robotics, computer science, or related field or have equivalent industry experience
• Strong software experience in modern C++ and Python
• Exposure to standard agile and software development processes  including issue tracking tools (Jira), feature branching, version control (git), continuous integration and deployment
• Authorization to work in the USA

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, and deploy autonomous behaviors for humanoid robots
• Prototype autonomous behaviors in simulation and execute on robot hardware
• Develop algorithms robust to environmental uncertainty and imperfect state estimation
• Implement performance tests for evaluating the reliability of robot behaviors
• Contribute to the software architecture and design of the autonomy stack
• Collaborate with members of the autonomy teams to solve complex cross functional problems
• Engineer high quality software that is well tested, reliable and maintainable

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with humanoid (or similar) robots
• Experience leveraging machine learning to improve grasp planning and object manipulation
• Experience in classical robotics motion planning and trajectory optimization algorithms
• Publications in your field (RSS, ICRA, IROS preferred)

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation Package
• 100% Company Paid Disability, Life, Health, Dental & Vision Insurance (for AR employees)
• Employer Matched Retirement Plan
• Five Weeks of Paid Time Off Annually
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Relocation Assistance (for certain roles)
• Stock Options (for certain roles)
• A culture that encourages flexible work schedules
• A culture that embraces individuality and authenticity